Tracking business & economy for the UAE — coverage from the newsroom in Dubai.
Energy · Business & EconomyDrydocks World’s new role in the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre turns Dubai into a green ship-retrofit hub, opening skilled UAE jobs and trimming freight costs for imported goods.
Real Estate · Business & EconomyUAE housing and office stock will soar by 2030, easing rent pressure and unlocking off-plan deals for tenants, buyers and investors—discover how to prepare now.
Business & EconomyDubai’s 24K gold price slips to AED585 per gram, cutting AED350 from a 50-g bridal set. Ramadan weekend flash sales offer limited-time savings for shoppers.
Real Estate · Business & EconomyDubai erases AED107M in mortgages for 316 Emirati families this Ramadan, wiping out AED4-5k monthly payments. Find out who benefits and key takeaways.
Business & Economy · LifestyleDubai’s healthcare sector grew 8% in 2025, cutting wait times to under five days, boosting insurance and adding 5,300 jobs—see how residents benefit.
Business & Economy · TechnologyDubai’s licensed transport firms soared 40% in 2025, fueling same-day delivery, lower shipping costs and greener fleets. See how the boom affects residents and businesses across Dubai.
Business & Economy · Real EstateUAE firms post record FY2025 profits, setting up richer dividends, thousands of new jobs and multi-billion-dirham projects across the Emirates. See who benefits and when payouts land.
Real Estate · Business & EconomySharjah Council to review property fee reforms, hiring incentives and road upgrades from March; residents can lodge concerns via the Tawasul portal within 30 days.
Technology · Business & EconomyLive data from the UAE’s Antarctic mission improves Gulf storm forecasts, funds Emirati science scholarships and sharpens coastal insurance risk models.